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Bamboo is quickly gaining popularity for use as both household and commercial flooring. Find out how this fast-growing, sustainable plant with style and durability that has come to rival traditional hardwood as a quality flooring material. For some, it is odd to think that bamboo, a type of grass, would . . . Read more
Bamboo floors, a tough yet attractive flooring option for your residential or commercial project, has the durability and strength you want when it comes to flooring that is meant to last. One of the simplest ways of being a partner in the long lasting nature of bamboo floors is regular . . . Read more
Hardwood flooring provides the elegant appearance that can define a particular space as well as complement the rest of your décor. But, as with anything you value, hardwood flooring needs your attention in return. Find out how to become instrumental in the health of your floor. Hardwood carries a . . . Read more
Choosing the variety of hardwood flooring board that you’ll be happiest with can go beyond the simple choice of color; you have more options open to you than you think! Find out a little bit more about the variety of hardwood that may best suit your hardwood flooring board ideal. . . . Read more
Solid Hardwood Floors allow for a lot of variation in terms of what you can get as a solution for your space on the basis of finish alone. But is one more suitable than another? For minimum fuss and easy installation, pre-finished hardwood is a good choice for those who . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Carya Fast Facts Color: The color will vary from a light cream to a darker amber, and will darken slightly and amber over time. Exposure to UV light will speed the darkening/ambering process. Grain: Hickory grain is closed with a somewhat rough texture. Variations within Species and Grades: . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Pinus spp Looking for a chance to add some age to a new home? Using Antique Heart Pine will do just that because it is reclaimed wood from pre-1900 buildings and boats. Fast Facts Color: Heartwood is yellow but will turn a dark pink or red within a . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Pinus Palustris Fast Facts Color: The heartwood of southern yellow pine can vary from light yellowish orange to dark reddish or yellowish brown. The sapwood tends to be a cream color or light tan. Grain: The grain of southern yellow pine is highly patterned which can range from . . . Read more
Fast Facts About Red Oak Color: Heartwood is light to medium brown with a reddish tone; sapwood is pale creamy white to light reddish tan. Grain: Open grain with a coarse, porous texture and a wide range of figuring. Quartersawn planks have a flake, or butterfly patterning. Variations within Species . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Entandrophragma cyn. Fast Facts Color: Sapele has a medium to dark reddish brown color which will darken with time and exposure to UV light. Grain: Sapele has a fine, interlocked grain. Variations within Species and Grades: If the wood is quarter sawn, it has a ribbon stripped effect. . . . Read more
